NickofTime

Hi All, Thanks for all the responses and links. I found out my dad has a Volcan XC2 26" (L) he's willing to sell me, the bike has been valued at around 30k at a bike shop. He's willing to sell it to me for 8.5k, sounds like an amazing deal. So I'm most likely going to get 8.5k together and then go for that. I'll try get the component specs and post them here

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Hey guys, Thanks a lot for the responses and advice. It seems like a general consensus is that I should up my budget, around 6k-8k range 2nd hand. I do have access to more cash, I'm just not sure I can justify spending that much on starting something I may or may not really enjoy. Can anyone recommend good spots where I can rent a bike and try it out? before I commit on buying my own. I stay in JHB Melville Or any advice on how I can get a good feel for the sport before taking the plunge? Any upcoming comps I can spectate? Nick

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Hi All, So I'm considering getting a beginner mountain bike with a max budget of around 4k I have done some research and came up with 3 options: 1. Silverback Stride 10: Is this bike still available and relevant as a beginner bike in 2016-2017? I can't seem to find anywhere online stocking it, and most 2nd hand deals are medium frame (I'm XL) I'm guessing the price is 4-4.5k? 2. Titan Nova 26: I can't find any information on whether or not this is a good bike, it's definitely the best looking Retails for R4.5k 3. Raleigh Nomad 10 (second hand): My colleague has offered to let his 2011 Raleigh Nomad 10 go for R3k, is this a good deal? It is also a medium frame and I need a XL Which would you rather take and why? I am leaning toward the Titan Nova 26 I basically want a bike that I can take out cycling on the road (if I want to), however would also like something that is capable of entering a comp if I really wanted to? I'm looking for versatility Can anyone advise on what sort of gear I would need to look at too? Nick